Cost of living in Cuba compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 467% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 467% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cuba | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 65 CUC (Rp 962,007) | Rp 45,378 | + 2020% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 CUC (Rp 644,695) | Rp 54,330 | + 1087% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 CUC (Rp 194,742) | Rp 27,591 | + 606% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.03 CUC (Rp 45,096) | Rp 19,722 | + 129% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 CUC (Rp 236,375) | Rp 26,707 | + 785% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.70 CUC (Rp 69,879) | Rp 18,501 | + 278% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 CUC (Rp 259,434) | Rp 56,542 | + 359% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 CUC (Rp 108,004) | Rp 42,973 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 CUC (Rp 103,173) | Rp 22,558 | + 357% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.28 CUC (Rp 78,512) | Rp 34,959 | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19 CUC (Rp 282,221) | Rp 337,317 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 CUC (Rp 90,751) | Rp 20,426 | + 344% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.45 CUC (Rp 51,375) | Rp 17,971 | + 186% | |
| Housing | + 254% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 254% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cuba | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,730 CUC (Rp 25,735,374) | Rp 17,746,200 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,032 CUC (Rp 45,097,584) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 372% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 279 CUC (Rp 4,148,431) | Rp 496,641 | + 735% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,487 CUC (Rp 36,994,600) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 404% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,980 CUC (Rp 29,451,119) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 617% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 240 CUC (Rp 3,569,192) | Rp 1,211,340 | + 195% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 90 CUC (Rp 1,341,816) | Rp 400,530 | + 235% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 643 CUC (Rp 9,557,530) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 136% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 235 CUC (Rp 3,497,135) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 157% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 CUC (Rp 278,574) | Rp 43,866 | + 535% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 CUC (Rp 489,176) | Rp 71,573 | + 583% | |
| Clothes | + 270% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 270% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cuba | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 192 CUC (Rp 2,857,974) | Rp 624,572 | + 358% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 109 CUC (Rp 1,617,027) | Rp 439,901 | + 268% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 244 CUC (Rp 3,625,157) | Rp 1,223,050 | + 196% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 297 CUC (Rp 4,419,096) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 240% | |
| Transportation | + 416% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 416% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cuba | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,347 CUC (Rp 1,269,315,821) | Rp 535,705,000 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.75 CUC (Rp 26,052) | Rp 11,904 | + 119% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178 CUC (Rp 2,640,032) | Rp 150,291 | + 1657% | |
| Personal Care | + 371% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 371% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cuba | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 CUC (Rp 400,200) | Rp 36,367 | + 1000% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 CUC (Rp 418,914) | Rp 60,467 | + 593% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 62 CUC (Rp 925,771) | Rp 313,421 | + 195% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 CUC (Rp 245,889) | Rp 130,123 | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.54 CUC (Rp 82,420) | Rp 19,595 | + 321% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 CUC (Rp 230,378) | Rp 34,558 | + 567% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.47 CUC (Rp 81,315) | Rp 30,035 | + 171% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.21 CUC (Rp 62,600) | Rp 15,580 | + 302% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 CUC (Rp 566,681) | Rp 88,350 | + 541% | |
| Entertainment | + 130% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 130% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cuba | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 48 CUC (Rp 710,024) | Rp 216,012 | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 CUC (Rp 772,893) | Rp 106,925 | + 623% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 46 CUC (Rp 689,776) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 78 CUC (Rp 1,160,338) | Rp 383,761 | + 202% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 CUC (Rp 162,921) | Rp 162,937 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.70 CUC (Rp 84,824) | Rp 36,298 | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.35 CUC (Rp 49,804) | Rp 40,791 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,270 CUC (Rp 18,893,727) | Rp 12,194,000 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.56 CUC (Rp 8,321) | Rp 2,029 | + 310% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32 CUC (Rp 477,882) | Rp 496,553 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 CUC (Rp 118,132) | Rp 35,528 | + 233% | |
| TOTAL | + 321% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,968 prices entered by 172 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cuba is 321% more expensive than in Indonesia
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